Albacore Tuna Flakes in Water from Mexico
Flaked albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) gently steamed and packed in purified water in small airtight tins under 7 kg. Meets HTS 1604.14.22.59 as non-quota-insular, non-oil albacore tuna pieces for controlled import volumes.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Include lab analysis or supplier cert for packing medium to substantiate 'not in oil' claim
• File entries carefully tracking calendar-year aggregate against NMFS tuna consumption baseline
• Ensure no illegal bycatch; comply with seafood import monitoring under section 609 provisions